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ENGINEERING<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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Traffic Safety Engineering<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Vehicular traffic crashes are responsible for about 40,000 fatalities per year in the United States.\u00a0toXcel’s\u00a0engineering team understands\u00a0the critical role that engineering plays in improving roadway safety.\u00a0Our team\u00a0has conducted and played an integral role in numerous\u00a0projects for local and state agencies in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, as well as federal agencies. Our experience includes\u00a0contracts with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the National Highway Institute (NHI), the National Highway Traffic Safety\u00a0Administration (NHTSA), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT),\u00a0Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), and more.\u200b<\/p>\n

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toXcel\u00a0staff has experience in various safety studies and analyses, including:\u200b<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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  • Alternative intersection and safety analyses\u200b<\/li>\n
  • Bicyclist and pedestrian user safety and infrastructure evaluations\u200b<\/li>\n
  • Corridor-wide safety and countermeasure evaluations\u200b<\/li>\n
  • Guidebook development on safety topics for FHWA\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    \u200bIn addition,\u00a0toXcel\u00a0staff has a wide variety of traffic engineering design and analysis capabilities. Our engineering design and analysiscapabilities include the following:\u200b<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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    • Traffic signal design\u200b<\/li>\n
    • Signing and pavement marking design\u200b<\/li>\n
    • Work zone\/maintenance of traffic design\u200b<\/li>\n
    • Traffic Impact Studies (TIS)\u200b<\/li>\n
    • Interchange justification\/access approval studies\u200b<\/li>\n
    • Traffic signal studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      ITS Design & Integration<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Intelligent Transporation Systems (ITS) refer to the application of advanced technologies, such asinformation and communication technologies, to transportation systems. The goal is to improve the\u00a0efficiency, safety, and sustainability of transportation networks.<\/p>\n

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      Our team at toXcel\u00a0would be happy to\u00a0help you in the following areas:\u200b<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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      • ITS planning, design, and implementation\u200b\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n
      • On-Call Support contracts for MDTA for ITS and electrical contracts\u200b<\/li>\n
      • High Water Monitoring<\/li>\n
      • Supporting Statewide on-call contracts\u200b\n
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        • Currently, we support VDOT through two statewide ITS on-call contracts and have been involved in multiple ongoing tasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          MUTCD Compliance<\/strong><\/h4>\n

          A critical component of transportation safety is ensuring that drivers are presented with the\u00a0information necessary to safely and efficiently navigate the roadway network.\u00a0toXcel\u00a0has\u00a0numerous staff actively involved with the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control\u00a0Devices (NCUTCD) that have extensive knowledge in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control\u00a0Devices (MUTCD) and the\u00a0design and implementation of traffic control devices.\u00a0\u200b<\/p>\n

          toXcel\u2019s\u00a0team has expertise in the evaluating MUTCD compliance across large roadway\u00a0networks, including the analysis of advisory speed limits, historic crash data, and existing\u00a0traffic control devices. This data is then utilized by\u00a0toXcel\u00a0staff to aid in the development of\u00a0systemic countermeasure recommendations to improve safety throughout the network.\u200b<\/p>\n

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          Speed Management<\/strong><\/h4>\n

          toXcel\u00a0is a leading expert in speed management, bringing extensive experience, technical expertise, and innovative approaches to enhance roadway safety and promote safe speeds across various contexts. As the project leads for multiple Federal Highway\u00a0Administration (FHWA), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and National Highway Institute (NHI) speed\u00a0management initiatives,\u00a0toXcel\u00a0is at the forefront of developing resources to support state, local, and tribal agencies in implementing\u00a0the latest research and best practices.\u00a0toXcel\u00a0has also developed Speed Management Action Plans (SMAPs) for state, local, and tribal\u00a0agencies across the U.S., leveraging various data resources, stakeholder engagement strategies, and national thought leadership to\u00a0pinpoint speed-related safety concerns and implement targeted, innovative speed management solutions at those locations.\u200b<\/p>\n

          toXcel\u00a0provides technical and programmatic support for FHWA’s Speed Management program. The team supports tool development,\u00a0case studies, and outreach, ensuring effective speed limit setting and speed management practices for jurisdictions across the U.S.\u200b<\/p>\n

          Research is another cornerstone of\u00a0toXcel\u2019s\u00a0speed management capabilities.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

          The firm\u2019s work includes evaluating the effectiveness of\u00a0speed management tools, analyzing data to inform evidence-based practices, and developing innovative solutions to address speed-related safety issues. toXcel\u00a0specializes in researching the interplay between human factors, roadway design elements, and driver\u00a0behavior to develop strategies that effectively mitigate speeding behaviors.\u200b<\/p>\n

          toXcel\u00a0develops comprehensive national guidance, training materials, and web-based courses to assist agencies in adopting effective\u00a0strategies for achieving safer\u00a0speeds. With\u00a0proven expertise across research, education, technical support, and action plan\u00a0development,\u00a0toXcel\u00a0is a trusted partner in achieving safer speeds and reducing speed-related crashes nationwide.\u200b<\/p>\n

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          Research & Development<\/strong><\/h4>\n

          Innovative research and tool development are critical to advancing transportation safety, efficiency, and informed decision-making.\u00a0toXcel\u2019s\u00a0engineering team supports federal and state clients through research that shapes national standards, informs policy,\u00a0and\u00a0guides statewide implementation.\u200b<\/p>\n

          \u200bOur work includes leading projects for FHWA, VDOT, and others, with a strong emphasis on Traffic Control Devices (TCDs). We\u00a0provide\u00a0both programmatic and technical support to FHWA\u2019s Traffic Control Devices Pooled Fund Study (TCD PFS), focusing on the\u00a0design, evaluation, and deployment of traffic control technologies and data-driven tools.\u200b<\/p>\n

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          toXcel\u2019s\u00a0research and development efforts include:<\/strong>\u200b<\/h5>\n
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          • Traffic Control Devices Pooled Fund Study General Support (FHWA):<\/b>\u00a0Support for program administration, project selection,\u00a0and\u00a0technical studies on advisory speed signs and symbol comprehension.\u200b<\/li>\n
          • Advisory Speed Sign Evaluation (FHWA):\u00a0<\/b>Lab and field research to inform consistent use of W13-series signage.\u200b<\/li>\n
          • Enhanced Conspicuity Treatments (FHWA):\u00a0<\/b>Evaluation of supplemental treatments to improve the visibility and effectiveness\u00a0of\u00a0signs.\u200b<\/li>\n
          • Zipper Merge Signing (FHWA):\u00a0<\/b>Research and testing to evaluate driver response and optimize messaging strategies.\u200b<\/li>\n
          • Symbol Sign Comprehension (FHWA):\u00a0<\/b>Evaluation of new and existing symbols for clarity, legibility, and effectiveness.\u200b<\/li>\n
          • MarkSMART<\/b>\u00a0Tool Development (VDOT):<\/b>\u00a0Creation of a statewide pavement marking management system using data-driven\u00a0criteria\u00a0for prioritization and performance tracking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Project Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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            High Water Monitoring System Pilot Project. Virginia, VDOT. \u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n

            A variety of technologies including sensors, cameras, gates, communication devices, and power sources were considered for integration into a comprehensive high water monitoring system. These recommendations were made based on a nationwide review of state’s flood monitoring systems.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n

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